Antitrust Paralegal

Job Description Summary:Fenwick & West represents some of the most prominent life sciences and technology companies in the United States and abroad. Our regulatory group works closely with our corporate group, which is consistently ranked as one of the top Startup & Venture Capital, IPO, and M&A practices in the U.S., as well as our leading life sciences intellectual property practice.Job Description:We are currently seeking a mid-level Antitrust Paralegal to provide substantive organizational, file, and case management and legal assistance on matters for clients of the antitrust practice group and to work on large scale litigation and merger review matters supporting attorneys and clients.This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week in our Washington, D.C. office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position (non-exempt) will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.Responsibilities Include:Assist with complex Hart-Scott-Rodino and other antitrust regulatory filings made with U.S. and foreign antitrust authoritiesCoordinate and prepare documents for production (e.g., proofreading, Bates-labeling, redacting, duplicating, and withholding and logging privileged documents)Conduct factual investigations and researchAttend and contribute to client and legal team meetings as neededServe as liaison with legal document processing vendorsPopulate and set up relevant information into designated datarooms and databasesProvide organizational support such as cataloging large volumes of documents in both electronic and hard copy formAssist with completing and submitting filings to federal and state courtsMonitor case dockets on certain issues and report developments to teamAssist with preparing and maintaining witness binders, interview documents, and presentations for the legal teamAssist with maintaining case chronologiesParticipate in training and development programs offered by the FirmDesired Skills and Qualifications:Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to proofreadIndependent, self-motivated, and results orientedFamiliarity with Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification filingsProficiency using Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, iManage or other document management softwareExcellent written, verbal, and analytical skillsAble to work quickly and efficiently under time pressure with minimal supervisionExperience as a paralegal supporting the FTC’s Bureau of Competition or the DOJ’s Antitrust Division is desired, but not requiredReporting to the Director of Paralegal Management, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-4 years of antitrust experience. This position requires a bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.Benefits and Compensation Details:At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.The anticipated range for this position is: $85,000 - $133,750Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

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